Tag Archives: Tidying Up the Mill

In a previous post we gave an update on renovations to the Changing Room. We are delighted to report that the oiling of the floor has now totally finished! The work has been meticulously overseen by Nat, who has done an incredible job. Thank you Nat! She says ‘I can’t wait for people to start using the space.’ We now plan to add new furnishings to the room that will transform cubbies into hostel-style sleeping accommodation for visitors. The Changing Room […]

Winter is upon us and the mill is witness to a flurry of industrious activity. PJ, Chris & Alex (our friendly local builders) are renovating the cottage. We are installing a wheelchair accessible toilet and bathroom in the space, as well as a small kitchen and new sleeping areas. We hope this work will help make the mill more accessible and offer visitors somewhere a bit more private and independent when they stay if they need it. Nat continues what has become […]

The world around us brims with history, even if we don’t always notice it. Sometimes it can be a bit covered over, while at other times the history of a place can sneak up and demand you take notice. We are very lucky to be living in small village, Drefach Felindre, that was once the centre of Wales’ booming woollen industry and is now home to the fantastic National Wool Museum. In the museum you can learn about the histories of […]